Terms of Service

Welcome to Solar Rankings. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at https://www.nationalsolarratings.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this Site, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. In addition, when using the Site, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines, rules, or policies applicable to the Site. Any participation in this Site will constitute acceptance of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this Site.

2. Description of Service

Solar Rankings is an informational website that provides independent, data-driven rankings of solar installation companies across the United States. Our rankings are based on publicly available data including, but not limited to, customer reviews, business records, certifications, and equipment quality.

Solar Rankings is not a lead generation or referral service. We do not:

• Sell consumer information or leads to solar contractors
• Broker or facilitate transactions between consumers and contractors
• Provide quotes or pricing for solar installations
• Guarantee the quality or performance of any ranked contractor
• Endorse or recommend any specific contractor over another

The information provided on this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be construed as, a substitute for professional consultation.

3. Use of Website

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, the Site by any third party. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Site or collect data without our express written permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Solar Rankings, a Solar Rankings employee, or any other person or entity
• Use the Site to transmit any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent

4. Intellectual Property

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, data compilations, rankings, scores, methodologies, and software) are owned by Solar Rankings, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site, except as follows:

• Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials
• You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes
• You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Neither Solar Rankings nor any person associated with Solar Rankings makes any warranty or representation with respect to the completeness, security, reliability, quality, accuracy, or availability of the Site.

Without limiting the foregoing, neither Solar Rankings nor anyone associated with Solar Rankings represents or warrants that the Site, its content, or any services or items obtained through the Site will be accurate, reliable, error-free, or uninterrupted, that defects will be corrected, that our Site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components, or that the Site or any services or items obtained through the Site will otherwise meet your needs or expectations.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will Solar Rankings, its affiliates, or their licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the Site, any websites linked to it, any content on the Site or such other websites, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, loss of data, and whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.

7. Rankings Disclaimer

The rankings, scores, and assessments published on this Site represent the opinions of Solar Rankings based on our independent research methodology. Rankings are derived from publicly available data sources and our proprietary evaluation criteria.

Rankings should not be interpreted as endorsements, recommendations, or guarantees of any kind. The position of a company in our rankings does not guarantee the quality of their products, services, or customer experience. Consumers should conduct their own independent research and due diligence before making any purchasing decisions.

Company information, rankings, and scores may change over time as new data becomes available. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not owned or controlled by Solar Rankings. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Solar Rankings shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Site after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the Site.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco County, California. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: